I wrote a post about 6 weeks ago where af nurse had refused to refer me for a ablation as I’m overweight and I joined a slimming club and I’ve finally lost my first stone!! Cut down on sugar fats eating healthy and it’s working.
I still have persistent af that hasn’t made any difference. Just wanted to say I really struggled to lose weight but found something that works for me.
Well done, you must surely feel a little better in yourself? Keep up the good work.
Jean
Yes think got medication right which I’m not as breathless enjoying cooking healthy meals
Good for you Jane 
Since changing my lifestyle after being diagnosed with P-AF and that inclues eating less and healthily, I have actually found the less I eat the less I want to eat and I don't get nearly as hungry as used to do.
Well done you!
Keep it up!
I also need to lose weight. Losing weight helps with a positive outcome for the ablation and means your heart is more likely to remain in NSR.
Let us know when you lose the next half stone.
You should be proud of your achievement.
Steve
Good for you Jane - keep going and let us know how you get on.
Great news!
Well done, it’s hard to lose weight especially when just diagnosed with AF.... extra misery is all you need!
It does help the AF and certainly cheers up the doctors and cardiologists....
Most of all though, it’s great for you.... new clothes!!!
Very good news well done. I’m overweight too and on the list for my third ablation. I’m going to use my period of self isolation as an opportunity to lose some weight in preparation for whenever it comes. I think I will be helped as my husband and I used to lunch out and eating out with friends was a big part of our lives. I’m seeing this as an opportunity to eat more healthily. Also no temptation to pick up a bar of chocolate. Good luck with your ablation when it comes
That's great news. It is so hard to lose weight but glad you have found something that works for you.
Well done. Stick at it.
That's great Jane, and you've lost it so quickly. I know how hard it is. Since I had a nasty and prolonged episode of fast AF in August last year I've been losing weight, mainly because I had an MRI scan which showed my RA was severely dilated. I decided to lose weight and I'm down 36 lbs as of today. I feel a lot better for it. I've done it a lot more slowly than you, yours is very impressive. Still got a way to go, but will keep at it. Good luck.
That's great news, well done you!
Bravo. You are an inspiration to us all
It seems to take even greater determination when you have AF and possibly a bit longer for weight to come off so- well done on your achievement. It's acknowledged that lifestyle changes can help so good motivation to keep going.
Well done, I know how hard this can be as I have struggled with my weight all my life even though I have always been a healthy eater. I hope you reach your goal soon.
Really well done I’ve been trying to lose weight too and was very encouraged when my diabetes had gone down to more normal because I’d lost weight.
Well done!
Can I ask what bmi the nurse wanted you to be at before offering an ablation? I have bmi of 30 and have been refused.
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